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Make Time for Success is a podcast designed for busy people who are ready to improve not just their productivity, but also their self-esteem and self-confidence. If you’re looking for the secrets to making productivity feel light and easy rather than something you want to run from, this is the podcast for you. In each episode, psychologist and Procrastination Coach Dr. Christine Li shares effective tips and strategies to help you start building your most joyful, creative, and abundant life. Episodes will include interviews with guest experts who have made the breakthrough to living life fully, as well as stories and reflections from Dr. Li’s own life and work. You’ll hear lessons from Dr. Li’s book, “5-Minute Self-Discipline Habits: Stay Motivated, Cultivate Good Habits, and Achieve Your Goals” and learn how to use the S.M.A.C.K. Solution, a mixture of mindfulness and anxiety-reducing strategies, to keep your fears quiet and your goals in sharp focus. You’ll discover that when you remove the mental, emotional, and physical barriers that are blocking you from getting things done, you'll be able to create more time to excel and thrive. When you listen to the Make Time for Success podcast, you'll soon see what it feels like to have your motivation and energy skyrocket! *THE CONTENT IN THIS PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE MEDICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. NEVER DISREGARD PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE OR DELAY IN SEEKING IT BECAUSE OF ANYTHING YOU HAVE SEEN OR HEARD FROM DR. CHRISTINE LI OR THIS PODCAST.

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August 13, 2026Episode 29637 min

Friendship Skills for Adults with ADHD and Autism: Tips from Caroline Maguire

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. Discover the journey to authentic and fulfilling friendships as an adult—especially for those with ADHD and autism. In this episode, hosts Dr. Christine Li and ADHD coach Caroline Maguire explore the challenges and triumphs of making friends when you're neurodivergent or newly diagnosed. They discuss overcoming shame, letting go of unhealthy expectations, and embracing your true self, along with practical strategies for building meaningful connections at every stage of life. Whether you're seeking to grow your social circles or simply feel more comfortable in your own skin, this empowering conversation offers inspiration and actionable tips for finding and maintaining authentic relationships. Caroline Maguire, M.Ed., ACCG, PCC is an internationally recognized expert in social-emotional learning, ADHD coaching, and relationship development. She is the author of the award-winning book, Why Will No One Play with Me? and FRIENDSHIP SKILLS FOR NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS (Balance Books, April 2026), and hosts The ADHD Social Playbook podcast. An educator, coach, and sought-after speaker, Caroline developed a comprehensive Social Emotional Learning (SEL) training methodology that equips parents, clinicians, and educators with practical tools to build self-awareness, emotional regulation, social understanding, and meaningful relationships. As a neurodivergent person with ADHD, dyslexia, and learning disabilities, she brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work. Timestamps 00:00:00 Dr. Christine Li introduces episode and guest Caroline Maguire 00:01:13 Caroline Maguire’s credentials and expertise highlighted 00:03:18 Start of interview, focus on books and friendship 00:04:29 Caroline Maguire’s coaching journey and identifying friendship struggles 00:06:15 Discussion on neurodivergence diagnoses in adulthood 00:07:35 Caroline Maguire shares her personal friendship challenges 00:09:53 Path to authenticity and shifting friendships over life stages 00:12:09 The impact of shame and fitting in, especially for women 00:14:39 On masking, adapting, and burnout 00:17:02 Mental health impacts of masking and people-pleasing 00:20:37 Importance of authenticity and not shrinking oneself 00:23:35 Defining and pursuing personal goals 00:25:14 Positive outcomes from self-acceptance and authenticity 00:28:15 Trends and new opportunities in making friends post-COVID 00:31:26 Recent low-stakes ways to connect (ex: mahjong) 00:32:34 Loss of “third place”; hopes for new community spaces 00:34:26 Caroline Maguire’s resources and book mentioned 00:36:27 Closing encouragement: change is always possible 00:37:08 Dr. Christine Li closes episode To get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/friendship To sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP For more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com Gain Access to Dr. Christine Li’s Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibrary To work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/lab Connect with Us! Dr. Christine Li Website: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoach The Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/lab Simply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP Caroline Maguire Website: https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorCarolineM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorcarolinem/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorCarolineM TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorcarolinem YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@authorcarolinem Podcast: https://adhdsocialplaybook.podbean.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authorcarolinecm/

August 6, 2026Episode 29528 min

Tired of Breaking Promises to Yourself? Here's How to Keep Your Word

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, Dr. Christine Li explores the challenges of staying consistent with habits and explains why relying on motivation alone is unreliable. She shares actionable strategies for cultivating true consistency, focusing on increasing personal capacity, practicing positive self-talk, being present, simplifying routines, and reducing mental "noise." Listeners will learn how to move from dissatisfaction to satisfaction by keeping their word to themselves and embracing new habits with greater success. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Dr. Christine Li introduces the episode on consistency and motivation 00:02:02 - Importance and benefits of consistency in life 00:03:25 - Example of trying to quit coffee and the challenge of maintaining consistency 00:04:34 - Why motivation is unreliable for consistency 00:05:24 - Introduces the concept of capacity as key to consistency 00:06:50 - Explanation of capacity versus motivation 00:08:06 - How maintaining capacity leads to easier consistency 00:09:12 - Emphasizing everyone's unlimited potential for growth and change 00:10:42 - Consistency as a vehicle from dissatisfaction to satisfaction 00:11:49 - Acknowledging sources of dissatisfaction and calling them out 00:13:03 - Tips for gearing up to be more consistent 00:14:29 - First technique: Positive self-talk and reframing identity 00:15:01 - Second idea: Be present to make better choices 00:17:24 - Third idea: Avoid overwhelm and overscheduling 00:18:40 - Fourth idea: Eliminate fear from the process 00:20:09 - Fifth idea: Simplify the process and plan responses in advance 00:21:07 - Sixth idea: Reduce "noise" such as comparison, excuses, and distractions 00:25:11 - Recap: It's about keeping your word to yourself, not the habit itself 00:27:14 - Free download offer and episode wrap-up To get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/consistency To sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP For more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com Gain Access to Dr. Christine Li’s Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibrary To work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/lab Connect with Dr. Christine Li Website: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoach The Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/lab Simply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP

July 30, 2026Episode 29417 min

Break Free from Stagnation with These 8 Productivity Strategies

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. Feeling stuck in procrastination and unable to reach your full potential? In this episode, Dr. Christine Li shares her top 8 tried-and-true productivity strategies to help you let go of overwhelm, show up confidently, and create meaningful progress every day. Learn how to ease up on self-judgment, banish stagnation, set boundaries, avoid time waste, and celebrate every win—big or small. Get ready to play a better, more empowered game of productivity and break free from feeling stuck! Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction to procrastination and its effects 00:01:03 Dr. Christine Li introduces herself and sets the episode’s theme 00:01:50 Overview of 8 productivity strategies 00:02:22 Strategy 1: Ease up 00:03:58 Strategy 2: Always show up 00:05:17 Strategy 3: Play and have fun 00:06:37 Strategy 4: Move away from “good/bad” language 00:08:47 Strategy 5: Go for no stagnation 00:10:05 Strategy 6: Show up for yourself first 00:12:24 Strategy 7: No time waste 00:13:54 Strategy 8: Always celebrate 00:15:54 Free download and closing remarks 00:16:30 Subscription, website, and contact information To get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/8strategies To sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP For more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com Gain Access to Dr. Christine Li’s Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibrary To work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/lab Connect with Dr. Christine Li Website: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoach The Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/lab Simply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP

July 23, 2026Episode 29319 min

Sleep Better, Live Better: The Rest Reset You Need

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. Discover why sleep may be the missing link in your productivity and well-being journey in this episode of the Make Time for Success podcast. Dr. Christine Li explores the essential role of rest and sleep in optimizing your mind and body, breaking free from exhaustion, and creating a sustainable, successful lifestyle. Learn practical strategies to revamp your approach to rest, tips for better sleep, and how prioritizing quality rest can help you achieve more with greater ease. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction to the episode and importance of sleep for productivity 00:01:03 Overview of podcast purpose and strategies for overcoming procrastination 00:01:45 Differentiating rest and sleep; importance of examining sleep patterns 00:03:05 The exhaustion trap and recognizing unhelpful cycles 00:06:09 What sleep actually does for your brain and body 00:11:03 Prioritizing sleep, revenge bedtime procrastination, and its pitfalls 00:15:12 Practical tips to improve sleep (e.g., setting modem timers, establishing routines) 00:18:10 Encouragement to experiment and free sleep resource download 00:18:52 Closing remarks and connecting with the host To get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/sleep To sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP For more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com Gain Access to Dr. Christine Li’s Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibrary To work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/lab Connect with Dr. Christine Li Website: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoach The Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/lab Simply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP

July 16, 2026Episode 29221 min

Top Reasons You Don't Finish Tasks (And How to Overcome Them)

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. Ever wonder why you struggle to finish what you start? In this episode, Dr. Christine Li reveals the common reasons tasks remain unfinished—from distractions and overwhelm to the "murky middle" of messy projects. She shares practical strategies and mindset resets to help you finally close those open loops, boost your self-trust, and become someone who completes what matters most. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction and episode overview 00:01:39 Importance and complexity of finishing tasks 00:02:34 Reasons we don’t finish things 00:03:33 Team dynamics and "open loops" 00:04:36 The messy “middle” of a task 00:05:20 Decluttering as an example of losing momentum 00:06:55 Difficulty reorienting after distraction 00:07:15 Concrete techniques: lists, brain dumps 00:08:17 Timers and music for focus 00:09:35 Subtle factors in finishing projects 00:10:25 Allowing yourself to be a beginner 00:12:01 The importance of strategic rest 00:13:18 Commitment and honest self-assessment 00:14:49 Strengthening the value of the end goal 00:15:57 Visualizing the finished result 00:16:49 Practicing the identity of an accomplished person 00:18:02 Quick summary of core strategies 00:19:20 Invitation to connect and further resources 00:20:08 Closing remarks To get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/finished To sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP For more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com Gain Access to Dr. Christine Li’s Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibrary To work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/lab Connect with Dr. Christine Li Website: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoach The Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/lab Simply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP

July 9, 2026Episode 29118 min

The GAP Between Procrastination and Progress: A 5-Step Habit Reset

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. Are you stuck procrastinating and struggling to move forward on something important? In this episode, Dr. Christine Li reveals the 5-step process she uses with clients to bridge the gap between procrastination and progress—all within just seven days. Learn how to choose a specific goal, commit fully, track your efforts, and cultivate the identity of a doer. Get quick, practical strategies to develop new habits, overcome avoidance, and experience the profound satisfaction of getting things done. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction and episode overview 00:01:20 Dr. Christine Li introduces herself and her approach 00:02:03 Insight into procrastination, using a laundry room example 00:03:38 Impact of procrastination: increased stress and loss of satisfaction 00:04:19 Strategy for quick habit building: the seven-day framework 00:06:41 Five steps to bridge the gap from procrastination to progress 00:06:48 Step 1: Choose and define one specific focus for the week 00:07:56 Step 2: Full commitment to the chosen project 00:09:42 Step 3: Limit focus to a five-to-seven-day framework 00:10:41 Step 4: Track both efforts and progress during the experiment 00:12:46 Step 5: Cultivate a new, proactive identity 00:14:43 Research on habit formation timelines 00:15:38 Key message: belief in oneself is the biggest block, not external factors 00:16:36 Invitation to share wins and download a free worksheet 00:17:46 Outro, website, and ways to connect To get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/habitsuccess To sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP For more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com Gain Access to Dr. Christine Li’s Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibrary To work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/lab Connect with Dr. Christine Li Website: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoach The Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/lab Simply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP

July 2, 2026Episode 29033 min

Building Lasting Success: Learn the Habits of High Performers with James Laughlin

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this inspiring episode, Dr. Christine Li welcomes seven-time world champion musician, bestselling author, and high-performance leadership coach James Laughlin to the podcast. Together, they explore what it truly means to be a high performer, debunking the myth that it’s reserved for a select few or achieved through hustle alone. James Laughlin shares how simple, consistent habits—rather than massive actions—are the foundation of sustainable achievement, joy, and fulfillment. He opens up about his personal journey from early success and burnout to discovering the importance of aligning daily actions with core values and purpose. Listeners will learn practical strategies for taking small but meaningful steps, overcoming self-sabotage, taming stress, and building a life of excellence on your own terms—no matter your starting point or life stage. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Dr. Christine Li introduces James Laughlin and his background in high performance leadership. 00:02:27 - James Laughlin describes his book "Habits of High Performers" and its purpose. 00:03:27 - James Laughlin shares his motivation, rooted in personal struggle and wanting to help others. 00:05:48 - Dr. Christine Li asks about James Laughlin’s early drive at age 13; they bond over a shared love of the Guinness World Record Book. 00:09:43 - Advice for midlife women: small, consistent actions are more sustainable than massive action. 00:12:02 - James Laughlin gives an example of small, stackable actions in his own life. 00:14:13 - Emphasis on doing less, but better—focus on quality rather than quantity. 00:17:44 - Discussion about changing "should" statements to value-driven commands. 00:22:55 - The importance of moving from head to heart, with practical journaling and self-reflection routines. 00:26:06 - Discussing cortisol's impact, especially for women in later years, and practical ways to manage stress hormones. 00:31:19 - James Laughlin offers a free high performance planner to listeners. 00:32:56 - Dr. Christine Li closes the episode and gives ways to connect and learn more. To get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/planner To sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP For more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com Gain Access to Dr. Christine Li’s Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibrary To work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/lab Connect with Us! Dr. Christine Li Website: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoach The Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/lab Simply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP James Laughlin Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealjameslaughlin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JamesLaughlinOfficial Podcast: https://go.pddr.app/LOP LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/

June 25, 2026Episode 28925 min

How to Re-Energize Your Home and Life: The Simply Productive Method Explained

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, Dr. Christine Li shares her Simply Productive Method, a five-step process designed to help women—especially those in midlife—overcome clutter, limiting beliefs, and resistance to achieve their goals with greater ease and positivity. Drawing from her experience running the Re-energize Your Home challenge, Dr. Christine Li breaks down the common struggles her clients face and offers empowering strategies to simplify action, boost energy, and build lasting self-belief for a thriving, clutter-free life. Timestamps 00:00:00: Introduction and recent "Re-energize Your Home" challenge overview 00:02:18: Background of the challenge and its impact 00:04:23: Characteristics and struggles of the women served 00:11:29: Introduction to the Simply Productive Method 00:12:24: Five essential pieces of the Simply Productive Method 00:13:25: 1. Set your "rocket goal" 00:14:47: 2. Face your resistance 00:16:41: 3. Work with your energy 00:18:29: 4. Dismantle your limiting beliefs 00:20:38: 5. Build habits and self-belief for life 00:22:16: Review of the five components 00:23:54: Free worksheet offer and closing remarks 00:24:39: Outro and contact information To get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/method To sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP For more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com Gain Access to Dr. Christine Li’s Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibrary To work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/lab Connect with Dr. Christine Li Website: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoach The Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/lab Simply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP

June 18, 2026Episode 28815 min

Increase Productivity and Consistency with This $3 Visual Habit Tracker

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, Dr. Christine Li shares a simple yet powerful habit-tracking experiment using a $3 pack of star stickers and an old grid notebook. She details how this visual tracking method boosted her productivity, increased consistency, reduced task resistance, and added fun and celebration to her daily routines. Learn how to conquer procrastination, stay organized, and make progress on important habits with this easy, nostalgic tool that you can start using today. Timestamps 00:00:00: Dr. Christine Li introduces the episode and her experiment with a star sticker habit tracker 00:01:17: Dr. Christine Li shares her background and approach to productivity 00:02:00: Dr. Christine Li describes how she set up her habit tracker and its inspiration 00:03:12: Dr. Christine Li explains using the sticker system and its low cost 00:03:55: Dr. Christine Li details productivity and time-saving benefits discovered 00:05:32: Dr. Christine Li discusses improved consistency and bundling habits 00:06:39: Dr. Christine Li highlights immediate celebration and the importance of acknowledging progress 00:08:23: Dr. Christine Li suggests adding “hard” tasks to the tracker to increase follow-through 00:09:32: Dr. Christine Li recaps what the sticker sheet helps to conquer, like boredom and resistance 00:11:20: Dr. Christine Li talks about increasing consistency and reality-based habit tracking 00:13:06: Dr. Christine Li encourages using the tracker to reduce self-criticism and free up mental space 00:14:25: Dr. Christine Li offers a free worksheet and wraps up the episode To get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/stars To sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP For more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com Gain Access to Dr. Christine Li’s Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibrary To work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/lab Connect with Dr. Christine Li Website: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoach The Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/lab Simply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP

June 11, 2026Episode 28714 min

5 Questions to Kickstart Your Decluttering Journey Today

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, Dr. Christine Li tackles the challenges and emotional weight of clutter, explaining how it keeps us rooted in the past and drains our time, energy, and enthusiasm. She shares five powerful questions designed to help you gain insight into your clutter, discover what’s truly holding you back, and empower you to take actionable steps—starting today. Whether you’re overwhelmed or just ready for a fresh start, this episode provides practical prompts and encouragement to make your space and your mindset lighter and brighter. Timestamps 00:00:00: Introduction to the podcast and the topic of clutter 00:00:56: Reflection on the weight and impact of clutter 00:01:49: Invitation to listen to decluttering prompts 00:02:40: Renewed focus on decluttering and its emotional effects 00:03:53: Introduction to the five decluttering questions 00:04:58: Question 1: Identifying a challenging room or space 00:06:13: Question 2: Identifying a well-managed spot and why it works 00:07:10: Question 3: What would your clutter say to you? 00:08:10: Exploring the "stickiness" of clutter 00:09:12: Question 4: Items you keep moving but can’t let go of 00:10:24: Question 5: Imagining changes after clearing one space 00:11:53: Encouragement to start decluttering; preview of challenge 00:12:31: Details about the upcoming decluttering challenge 00:13:43: Episode close and invitation to listen/subscribe To get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/june To sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP For more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com Gain Access to Dr. Christine Li’s Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibrary To work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/lab Connect with Dr. Christine Li Website: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoach The Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/lab Simply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP